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... ...6 GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL...
... ...6 GA-945PL-DS3/GA-945PL-S3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945PL...
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Channel Audio Function Introduction 62 4-2 Troubleshooting 67 - 5 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
Channel Audio Function Introduction 62 4-2 Troubleshooting 67 - 5 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
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Hardware Installation English Rear Panel I/O Š 1 PS/2 keyboard port Š 1 PS/2 mouse port Š 1 parallel port Š 1 serial port Š 4 USB 2.0/1.1 port Š 1 RJ-45 ports...warning Š Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS Š 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Š Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Š Supports @BIOS Š Supports Download Center Š Supports Q-Flash Š Supports EasyTune(Note 2) Š Supports Xpress Install Š Supports Xpress Recovery2 Š Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Š Norton Internet Security...
Hardware Installation English Rear Panel I/O Š 1 PS/2 keyboard port Š 1 PS/2 mouse port Š 1 parallel port Š 1 serial port Š 4 USB 2.0/1.1 port Š 1 RJ-45 ports...warning Š Supports CPU Smart Fan function BIOS Š 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Š Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Š Supports @BIOS Š Supports Download Center Š Supports Q-Flash Š Supports EasyTune(Note 2) Š Supports Xpress Install Š Supports Xpress Recovery2 Š Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Š Norton Internet Security...
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...specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Align the ...the CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into its original position. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that might cause damage to the upright position. Fig. 3 Notice the small...
...specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Align the ...the CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into its original position. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that might cause damage to the upright position. Fig. 3 Notice the small...
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...the memory used is supported by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is recommended that they ...Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. It is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Insert the DIMM memory module ...
...the memory used is supported by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is recommended that they ...Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. It is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Insert the DIMM memory module ...
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... shows to secure the slot bracket of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 16 - Remove your expansion card by the latch at the end of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. Press the expansion card firmly...
... shows to secure the slot bracket of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 16 - Remove your expansion card by the latch at the end of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. Press the expansion card firmly...
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GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 22 - Pin No. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 ...
GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 22 - Pin No. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 ...
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...errors. No Errors The system boot will stop for a keyboard or disk error; The value of the BIOS. BIOS Setup it will stop for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will not stop if an error is detected during the POST....error; English Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for a keyboard error; Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for any error that has been installed in the computer. Halt on the motherboard. it will be prompted. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head ...
...errors. No Errors The system boot will stop for a keyboard or disk error; The value of the BIOS. BIOS Setup it will stop for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will not stop if an error is detected during the POST....error; English Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for a keyboard error; Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for any error that has been installed in the computer. Halt on the motherboard. it will be prompted. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head ...
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... CPUID Max. If you install a processor which supports this function. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 34 - ZIP... for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. to exit this function. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD ...
... CPUID Max. If you install a processor which supports this function. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 34 - ZIP... for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. to exit this function. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD ...
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... (Note) Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to "Disabled". (Note) This item will show up when you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this item to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Disable CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors ...mode supported. CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disable EIST function. If you install a processor which supports this feature is installed. capability. Please note that this function. - 35 - CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU ...
... (Note) Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to "Disabled". (Note) This item will show up when you wish to see BIOS POST screen, set this item to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Disable CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors ...mode supported. CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value) Disable EIST function. If you install a processor which supports this feature is installed. capability. Please note that this function. - 35 - CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable CPU ...
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... adjust the fan speed with a 4-pin fan power cable. BIOS Setup Users can be used for it. (Default Value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. PWM Set to Voltage when you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for... is enabled, CPU fan will not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 43 - English CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled Disable this function is enabled. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you use a CPU fan with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. However, some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are...
... adjust the fan speed with a 4-pin fan power cable. BIOS Setup Users can be used for it. (Default Value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. PWM Set to Voltage when you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for... is enabled, CPU fan will not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 43 - English CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled Disable this function is enabled. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you use a CPU fan with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. However, some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are...
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... Express frequency from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value) Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control. If you must install DDRII 533 memory module(s) and a CoreTM 2 CPU. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on CPU Host Frequency... the increase of CoreTM 2 CPU (1066 MHz FSB). (Default value) Enabled Enable the use a 533 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency" to 600 MHz. BIOS Setup
... Express frequency from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value) Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control. If you must install DDRII 533 memory module(s) and a CoreTM 2 CPU. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on CPU Host Frequency... the increase of CoreTM 2 CPU (1066 MHz FSB). (Default value) Enabled Enable the use a 533 MHz FSB processor, set "CPU Host Frequency" to 600 MHz. BIOS Setup
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... message which says "Boot from CD-ROM for 945PL-DS3 F2e . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 2/2/2007-I945-6A79TG0DC-00 : Xpress Recovery2 1. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the screen. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 56 - Insert the provided driver CD... from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be immediately installed once you complete installations of OS and all required drivers...
... message which says "Boot from CD-ROM for 945PL-DS3 F2e . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :Xpress Recovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash 2/2/2007-I945-6A79TG0DC-00 : Xpress Recovery2 1. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the screen. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 56 - Insert the provided driver CD... from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be immediately installed once you complete installations of OS and all required drivers...
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... operating systems including DOS and Windows XP/2000/NT/9x/Me. 5. On a few motherboards based on the size of backing up hard disks installed with more than data restoration. 3. Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of backing up data from the driver CD before...6. SATA IDE channel 4 Precautions: 1. REBOOT: Exit the main screen and restart the system. mended but the actual space is dependent on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is required for the backup file must be reserved. 3. Does not support RAID/AHCI (class code 0104/0106) hard disks. 7. Capable of the ...
... operating systems including DOS and Windows XP/2000/NT/9x/Me. 5. On a few motherboards based on the size of backing up hard disks installed with more than data restoration. 3. Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of backing up data from the driver CD before...6. SATA IDE channel 4 Precautions: 1. REBOOT: Exit the main screen and restart the system. mended but the actual space is dependent on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is required for the backup file must be reserved. 3. Does not support RAID/AHCI (class code 0104/0106) hard disks. 7. Capable of the ...
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... download the latest version of BIOS. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Fig 3. Update BIOS through Internet: a. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. d. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 60 - Fig 1. II. The @BIOS Utility Click "3" Click "Update New BIOS" Fig 4. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Click "Update New BIOS" c. e. Select @BIOSTM sever d. System will...
... download the latest version of BIOS. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Fig 3. Update BIOS through Internet: a. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. d. GA-945PL-(D)S3 Motherboard - 60 - Fig 1. II. The @BIOS Utility Click "3" Click "Update New BIOS" Fig 4. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Click "Update New BIOS" c. e. Select @BIOSTM sever d. System will...
